Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Analytical biochemist

Genetic pathologist

Immunologist

Biotechnologist

Environmental biologist

Bioinformatician

Pharmaceutical scientist

Microbiologist

Virologist

Embryologist

Graduate salary

Science and mathematics (postgraduate)

$76K–$87K

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“My master’s degree enabled me to pursue my research interests and career ambitions by opening the door to undertake my PhD to further my malaria vaccine research. I was empowered with the skills and knowledge to pursue opportunities within the commercial side of science.”

Dr Christopher Haggarty-Weir

Graduate, Master of Molecular Biology

“My master’s degree enabled me to pursue my research interests and career ambitions by opening the door to undertake my PhD to further my malaria vaccine research. I was empowered with the skills and knowledge to pursue opportunities within the commercial side of science.”

Fees and Scholarships

Government assistance

Financial aid

Indicative annual fee

AUD $21,344

Indicative annual fee 2021

This indicative annual fee is the cost of enrolling in the Graduate Certificate in Molecular Biology for one semester in 2021. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (8 units per semester).

The fee for part-time study is proportionately lower. All fees are reviewed annually.

Centrelink support

Indicative annual fee

AUD $14,320

Indicative annual fee 2020

Fee information for 2021 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2020.

This indicative annual fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in the Graduate Certificate in Molecular Biology for one semester in 2021. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (8 units per semester).

Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses, their unit value, and the actual duration of your program. The University indexes tuition fees each year.